Mojang Studios has officially opened pre-orders for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 and announced a time-limited digital upgrade path for owners of the Nintendo Switch version.
The Nintendo Switch 2 edition arrives as a native next-generation release with graphical improvements, and Mojang has confirmed launch details and edition pricing ahead of the October 27 release.
According to Mojang Studios, owners of the digital Minecraft on the original Nintendo Switch can pre-order the digital Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 at no charge, with optional paid upgrades to the Deluxe or Ultimate editions available at a discounted rate.
Mojang clarified that this digital upgrade offer is available through the Nintendo eShop until January 31, 2027, and is present in most territories but excludes Japan and Taiwan.
The developer also confirmed that user data from the Switch 1 version can be carried over to the Switch 2 release.
Mojang has not provided an upgrade path for physical cartridge owners, and there is currently no official word on whether physical Switch 1 cartridge holders will receive a comparable upgrade option.
The Switch 2 release will also be sold in retail as a Game-Key Card edition.
Retail pricing for players who are not eligible for the free digital upgrade has been published:
- Standard Edition: $29.99
- Deluxe Edition: $39.99
- Ultimate Edition: $49.99
All editions include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack and the Vibrant Visuals graphical upgrades.
The Deluxe Edition bundles:
- Celebration Food Add-On
- Rescue Dogs Add-On
- Plenty O’Blocks Add-On
- Three exclusive Character Creator items
- 700 Minecoins
The Ultimate Collection includes the Deluxe content plus:
- Decocraft Add-On
- Weapons + Tools Add-On
- Five exclusive Character Creator items
- 1,000 Minecoins
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launches on October 27.
Developers and publishers will be watching adoption on Nintendo Switch 2 closely, as Mojang brings the long-running sandbox to Nintendo's next console generation with a clear upgrade path for digital owners.
For players looking to claim the free upgrade, the Nintendo eShop deadline of January 31, 2027 is the key date to mark on the calendar.
The Nintendo Switch 2 edition arrives as a native next-generation release with graphical improvements, and Mojang has confirmed launch details and edition pricing ahead of the October 27 release.
According to Mojang Studios, owners of the digital Minecraft on the original Nintendo Switch can pre-order the digital Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 at no charge, with optional paid upgrades to the Deluxe or Ultimate editions available at a discounted rate.
Mojang clarified that this digital upgrade offer is available through the Nintendo eShop until January 31, 2027, and is present in most territories but excludes Japan and Taiwan.
The developer also confirmed that user data from the Switch 1 version can be carried over to the Switch 2 release.
Mojang has not provided an upgrade path for physical cartridge owners, and there is currently no official word on whether physical Switch 1 cartridge holders will receive a comparable upgrade option.
The Switch 2 release will also be sold in retail as a Game-Key Card edition.
Retail pricing for players who are not eligible for the free digital upgrade has been published:
- Standard Edition: $29.99
- Deluxe Edition: $39.99
- Ultimate Edition: $49.99
All editions include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack and the Vibrant Visuals graphical upgrades.
The Deluxe Edition bundles:
- Celebration Food Add-On
- Rescue Dogs Add-On
- Plenty O’Blocks Add-On
- Three exclusive Character Creator items
- 700 Minecoins
The Ultimate Collection includes the Deluxe content plus:
- Decocraft Add-On
- Weapons + Tools Add-On
- Five exclusive Character Creator items
- 1,000 Minecoins
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 launches on October 27.
Developers and publishers will be watching adoption on Nintendo Switch 2 closely, as Mojang brings the long-running sandbox to Nintendo's next console generation with a clear upgrade path for digital owners.
For players looking to claim the free upgrade, the Nintendo eShop deadline of January 31, 2027 is the key date to mark on the calendar.
